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Hotaru Japanese Restaurant Sushi Restaurant ·$$

America’s Top Japanese Restaurant (ZAGAT 2008) 25 years in downtown San Mateo. Always bringing to you Authentic Japanese sushi and Home-style Japanese food.

Website: hotaru-restaurant.com

Phone: (650) 343-1152

Cross Streets: Between Ben Franklin Ct and W 3rd Ave/S El Camino Real

Open now

  • Fri 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

33 E 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA 94401 ·2343.65 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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3.5 1310 reviews
5 star
344 4 star
535 3 star
243 2 star
102 1 star
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Ryoko R. 09/17/26

We had a wonderful experience at this Japanese restaurant! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The portions were generous, and the quantity of the meals was excellent! The...

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Laymer P. 07/25/26

Best Japanese food in San Mateo! Everything is quality food, from the sushi, sashimi, and both teriyaki beef and chicken are awesome! Service was superb and very attentive! Our go to Japanese...

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Jade E. 07/14/26

Some of the best sushi I've had! Super spicy tuna roll is not super spicy but is one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. All sushi is fresh and delicious I could eat here every day....

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Lynn W. 05/15/26

Tuna sashimi was delicious and then I order another. Yep! The combo dinner was very fresh and tasty. Price is excellent. They are very authentic and serve hot tea without asking. Well done...

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Lauren N. 02/07/26

This review is a long time coming, and I'm sorry I haven't written this earlier. Hotaru is one of me and my girlfriend's favorite restaurants! It's a San Mateo staple, and we've been eating here...

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